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Three more victims of the 9/11 attacks have been identified through DNA analysis, bringing the total identified victims to 1,653, with nearly 1,100 still unidentified, as efforts to honor and remember continue nearly 25 years after the tragedy.
The recent attack on a Moscow concert hall is the latest in a series of bombings and sieges that have occurred during Vladimir Putin's 25-year rule, including the 1999 apartment bombings, the 2002 theater crisis, the 2004 school siege in Beslan, and multiple attacks on public transport and air transport. These incidents have unsettled and outraged Russians, with the most recent attack claiming at least 133 lives and being claimed by an Islamic State faction in Afghanistan.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant accuses Iran-backed terror groups of planning to escalate violence during Ramadan, aiming to turn it into a "second phase of October 7." The West Bank has seen a surge in terrorist attacks, prompting Israeli forces to conduct airstrikes and counterterror operations. Efforts to locate and neutralize Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar are ongoing, with a focus on the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military is determined to confront Hamas and restore calm to the region.
The FBI is aggressively investigating the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, which occurred in March 2023. The NIA is also involved in the investigation and had previously released pictures of the individuals involved. During a meeting between FBI Director Christopher A Wray and NIA DG Dinkar Gupta, various issues were discussed, including the activities of terrorist-organized criminal networks and cyber-terrorism. The alleged assassination plot of Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was not discussed, as it was being dealt with on a diplomatic level. The progress on the extradition request for Mumbai 26/11 attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana was noted, and the need for enhanced partnership and cooperation between the FBI and NIA to address evolving terrorism threats was emphasized. The challenges of investigating cyber-crimes and obtaining data from encryption apps were also discussed.
The European Union's Home Affairs Commissioner, Ylva Johansson, has warned of a "huge risk" of terrorist attacks in the EU before Christmas, citing the ongoing war in the Middle East as a contributing factor. Recent attacks in Paris and Germany have highlighted the threat, with the war between Israel and Hamas exacerbating the risk of radicalized Islamists carrying out attacks. Antisemitic crimes have also increased in several European countries since the conflict began.
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has warned that European Union member states face a "huge risk of terrorist attacks" during the holiday season due to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Johansson's warning comes after a knife attack in Paris over the weekend, where the attacker pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and expressed anguish about Muslims dying in the Palestinian territories. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser also emphasized the acute threat posed by Islamist terrorism in the EU and called for increased efforts to combat Islamist propaganda. The EU is set to discuss security in the bloc, the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and progress on asylum and migration reform during a meeting of interior ministers in Brussels.
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for Americans traveling abroad due to increased tensions worldwide, potential terrorist attacks, and violent actions against US citizens and interests. The department advises increased caution and enrollment in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. The warning comes amid protests in the Middle East related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, but some travelers remain unfazed.
The U.S. State Department has issued a "worldwide caution" alert, urging American citizens traveling abroad to exercise increased caution due to the heightened tensions resulting from Hamas' recent attack on Israel and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The advisory warns of the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests. The department also advised Americans to stay alert in tourist spots. This alert follows the State Department's instruction to its embassies and consulates worldwide to conduct emergency security reviews in response to ongoing protests related to the conflict. So far, no embassies have requested a full evacuation.
Over 200 venture capital firms have signed a public statement expressing their support for Israel in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas. The statement emphasizes the devastation caused by the attacks and calls for stability and safety to be restored. The venture capital community encourages global support and engagement with Israeli startups and entrepreneurs during these challenging times, highlighting their belief in a brighter and more prosperous future for the region. The statement concludes by urging the community to step up and support Israel and the Jewish people, with many prominent firms in the US signing the joint statement.
Former President Barack Obama issued a statement condemning the Hamas terror attacks on Israel, expressing grief for the victims and support for Israel's right to defend itself. Former President Bill Clinton also released a message condemning the attacks and urging the world to rally against terrorism. President Joe Biden and former Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump also issued statements. The attacks, which occurred 72 hours prior to Obama's statement, have resulted in the deaths of 900 Israelis and the capture of several Americans. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a state of war and vowed to retaliate against Hamas.
Soroka Medical Center in Israel treated 700 injured Israelis within the first 18 hours after the Hamas terrorist attacks. The hospital staff worked under fire, with bombs falling around them and air raid sirens going off. The injuries to civilians, including children and the elderly, were described as unprecedented. Doctors operated on patients wherever possible due to the high influx of patients, and 18 people died. The medical personnel faced immense stress, leaving behind their own families in the hot-zone of the attacks. The hospital anticipates more casualties and has transported the initial 700 patients to make room for future wounded citizens.
America marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with solemn ceremonies and remembrance events held at various locations across the country. The nation honors the lives lost in New York's ground zero, the attack on the Pentagon, and the heroic actions of passengers in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. First responders, government officials, and family members of victims pay their respects and observe moments of silence at memorials and museums. American flags fly at half-staff, and wreaths are laid to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.